Rare White-headed Woodpecker – Photograph by Jim Brock
Stinging Nettle
Like its name implies, it does sting (or itch) if brushed up against. But unlike Poison Oak or Poison Ivy, it only lasts several hours…not several days. (By the way….we do NOT have Poison Ivy buy we can, although rare, have Poison Oak). Stinging Nettle grows primarily down near the water, so if you’re walking along the creek, which is so beautiful and cool at this time, wear long pants. It’s easy to identify and stay out of.
But did you know that it is quite edible and has been used for centuries, by the greeks then for hundreds of years by the Indians to remedy a multitude of ailments. Primarily used for joint pain & arthritis, it has also been used to boost immune systems, and improve circulation and relieve stress. It is literally a SUPER FOOD. It is packed full of Vitamin C, A, B, Iron, potassium & magnesium.
So how do you eat it? You gather it and cook it. You can buy it in supplements, but we have such a bounty of it up here on the mountain, it is much more fun to find your own. Of course you MUST wear gloves when gathering it. Take a pair of scissors and a bag or bucket. Wear gloves and snip it into your bag. Once you’ve gathered a couple cups or so, take it home and boil it in water or stock. Once boiled, it looks like spinach and is no longer toxic. You can make tea out of it or add it to soups , or just eat it. But it MUST be cooked first to eliminate the “sting”. You can find a multitude of recipes and websites about it online if you want to read further.
Weather– Highs: 88 – 93 Lows 61 – 67
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Next Full Moon: Friday August 28th
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
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Hotel Information
This Weekend + 2 More
www.IdyLodging.com
Thursday July 30th
SUNSET Circle & Social
Jen Savino Design
54385 North Circle #106
5:00 pm – 7 pm
Jen Savino and Alison Mullins are hosting the “Awaken: A Chakra Exploration” workshop in Idyllwild on July 30,
5:00-7pm combining qigong, meditation and Reiki-inspired practices for nervous system balance, followed by a Sip and Social in Jen Savino Designs
RSVP at Jensavino.com
Thursday July 30th
Summer Concert Series
Butterfield Amphitheater
“City Beat”
7:00 pm
Opening Band 6:05 pm
Like Minds
Next Thursday 8/6 Southbound Premier – CCR Tribute
Friday July 31st
Kim Gordon Concert
With Clip Art
Butterfield Amphitheater
Free for Locals
7:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.
Saturday August 1st
Garden Club Class
“Food Foraging & Mountain Edibles”
With Tricia and Todd
Community Garden
Alderwood St. & North Circle
9 am – 10 am
$10 Class Fee
Saturday August 1st
Horseshoe Tournament
Everyone Welcome!
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
Sign up: 10 am
Starts: 11 am
BBQ: Noon
Saturday August 1st
Raspberry Picking
Garden Club Sponsored
Mountain Center
9 am – 11 am
It’s berry picking time again on Saturday! You will be able to pick berries on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 29370 Hwy. 243 in Mountain Center. It’s right across the street from the Calvary church. To get there, just go down Hwy. 243 towards Mountain Center and turn left right before Reps Gym.
Saturday August 1st
The James Reserve
Casey Woodall
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
11:00 am
Everyone Welcome
Come learn all about the James Reserve.
Saturday August 1st
Historical Society Annual Meeting
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Everyone Welcome!
After a VERY short annual meeting (required by law) our very own Bob Greenamyer will present an encore performance of his amazing “Hollywood in Idyllwild” presentation. If you missed it, please join us for a cool and informative hour at the Library.
Saturday August 1st
Art Mixer
Dytch66 Gallery
25250 Lodge Rd.
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday August 1st
“The Ghost Notes”
Rustic Theatre Back Lot
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday August 1st
Pine Cove BBQ
Dutch Flats Area
Signs @ Franklin Dr.
Any Pine Cove Residents
3 pm – 5 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday August 2nd
Creekside Art Exhibition
Lily’s Restaurant – Back Patio
54905 North Circle
Live Music
2 pm – 5 pm
Tuesday August 4th
Feed America Food Distribution
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – Noon
No sign-up needed
Just drive thru.
Tuesday August 4th
Beginner Mah Jongg Class
Idyllwild Library
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Curious about the Mah Jongg craze? Come join us to learn all about it. Tuesdays from 12 – 1 at the Library for the next 6 weeks.
Tuesday August 4th
Science With Larry
“Special Relativity – Part 2”
Spirit Mountain
25661 Oakwood
3:00 pm
Everyone Welcome!
Tuesday August 4th
“Understanding Dog Behavior”
With Janice Murasko
Idyllwild Library
5:00 pm
Why does your dog do what it does? It barks? It chews? It humps? It growls? It potties in the house? Dogs do what they do for many underlying issues. The better you understand your dog and YOUR actions, the better relationship you two will have. Presented by Janice Murasko from ARF. Janice is a nationally certified positive reinforcement trainer, KPA-CTP, PPG, and Doggone Safe Instructor.
Wednesday August 5th
Garden Club Monthly Meeting
Pot Luck & Speaker
Idyllwild Nature Center
12:30 – Social time
1:00 – Business meeting
1:30 – Speaker
Come and learn how Mother Nature feeds her own earth with microscopic life and how this fits into the bigger picture of The Soil Food Web.
Learn about the problems we humans have created by turning our Soil into Nutrient and life deficient Dirt and then trying to prop that up with Man made chemicals. We’ll show you some simple and effective ways to turn your garden space around and grow nutritious foods the way Mother intended.
Will will have our microscope with us and show you some microscopic life in soils and feel free to bring a 1/2 cup sample of your “Best” soil and you can see for yourself how much life is there or not…
Please call with questions.
Candie and Allen
832-628-6266
Wednesday, August 5th
Story Time
“Dogs with ARF”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Unleash the fun with ARF (Animal Rescue Friends)! Join us for a dog-gone good time!
Sign Up Now for the 5/10 K Race & Fun Run
Home Tour Tickets
Now on Sale
Saturday September 19th
Thursdays thru Sept. 3rd
Summer Concert Series
Butterfield Amphitheater
Opening Band: 6:00 pm
Feature Group: 7:00
Bring a blanket or chair. Bring a picnic dinner if you want. Some food and drink available for purchase.
FREE Idyllwild Shuttle
Weekend Service now available.
951-492-5912
Saturday & Sunday
Aug. 8th & 9th
ACCESS BARS Workshop
IDY Hot Yoga
54960 Pine Crest Ste. 3
2-Day Retreat to become Certified
$440
Call for more information: 619-405-9281
Saturday August 8th
BINGO Night
Benefitting Art Alliance
Town Hall
25890 Cedar St.
Game begins at 5:00 pm
Saturday August 8th
Forbits Concert
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview
7 pm – 9 pm
Tickets Required
$20 Presale
$25 At the Door
Wednesday August 12th
“The DNA of Popular Song”
With Brett Perkins
Idyllwild Library
5:00 pm
Join Idyllwild Songwriters Festival founder Brett Perkins for a fun, inside look at the craft of songwriting. Whether you write songs or just love music, come enjoy the insights and a live performance!
Thursday August 13th
“A.I. for Everyone”
With Josh Pirtle
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Beyond the hype of A.I. as either a miracle or a threat, this beginner-friendly session offers a balanced look at how AI works, what it can do for your daily tasks, and how to use it safely.
Thursday August 13th
New “Philosophy Group”
Idyllwild Library
3:30 pm
Come join our new philosophy group as we explore human nature, modern life, and what it means to live well. Bring your perspective, find your community.
Saturday August 15th
5/10 K Race
7:30 am – 9:30 am
sign up now at:
www.idyllwildrace.com
Saturday August 15th
RMRU Pancake Breakfast
Town Hall
8 am – 11:30
Saturday August 15th
Butterfly Daze
Idyllwild Nature Center
10 am – 3 pm
Join us at the Idyllwild Nature Center for a celebration of butterflies, nature, and community! Explore a live butterfly tent featuring monarchs and painted ladies and spend the day discovering all the activities waiting for you.
Saturday August 15th
Ice Cream Social
Idyllwild Historical Museum
54470 North Circle
Noon – 2:00 pm
FREE!
Monday August 17th
Third Monday Players
“A Sunny Morning” & “Teeth”
Middle Ridge Winery
5:00 pm
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Saturday August 1st
“The Ghost Notes”
Rustic Theatre Back Lot
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday: Last night for The Odyssey – Rated R 2 hr. 52 min.
Starts Friday
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Rated PG-13
2 hr. 25 min.
Friday @ 6:00
Saturday @ 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Sunday @ 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday @ 6:00
Wednesday @ 6:00
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Tuesday August 4th
Beginner Mah Jongg Class
Idyllwild Library
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Curious about the Mah Jongg craze? Come join us to learn all about it. Tuesdays from 12 – 1 at the Library for the next 6 weeks.
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
12:00 am – 3:30 pm
Calling all Mah Jong players!! Do you enjoy the game of Mah Jong? The Mah Jong game group meets every Tuesday in the library Community Room. All players are welcome.
Tuesday August 4th
“Understanding Dog Behavior”
With Janice Murasko
Idyllwild Library
5:00 pm
Why does your dog do what it does? It barks? It chews? It humps? It growls? It potties in the house? Dogs do what they do for many underlying issues. The better you understand your dog and YOUR actions, the better relationship you two will have. Presented by Janice Murasko from ARF. Janice is a nationally certified positive reinforcement trainer, KPA-CTP, PPG, and Doggone Safe Instructor.
Wednesday, August 5th
Story Time
“Dogs with ARF”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Unleash the fun with ARF (Animal Rescue Friends)! Join us for a dog-gone good time!
A new gal, Tasha, is looking for a family. Plus we still need homes for lots of kittens.They’re GREAT micers!
Call ARF to schedule a visit. 951-659-1122.
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Next Food Distribution August 13th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday Aug. 10th by noon!
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
54470 N Circle Dr.
Home Tour Tickets
Now on Sale
Saturday September 19th
Stop by the museum and check out all the displays about the logging era, early tourism, & rock climbing history. We would LOVE for you to join the Historical Society. Annual memberships start at just $15. Click here to join. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the Museum up gardens and picnic tables.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
12-Step Meetings
2nd Quarter Calendar
July – Sep. 2026
Delivery in Idyllwild
Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Everyday: 11 am – 8 pm
Deliver to Idyllwild, Pine Cove & Mountain Center.
Organization List
If you’ve ever wondered how many organizations we have here in Idyllwild that would love to have you involved, or need to contact them? Click on the button below.
Public Bathrooms are OPEN!
Next door to the Idyllwild Gardens Nursery – Across the street from the Rustic Theatre.
Open Daily 9am – 5pm
Thank you to Shane & Ashley Stewart for donating the land for these bathrooms and to Stephanie Yost with ICC for her persistence with the County of Riverside to FINALLY get us public bathrooms. Thank you to the County of Riverside and Supervisor Manuel Perez for making this happen. It’s been a LONG time coming! Bathrooms will be locked at night.
Hotel Information
Upcoming Weekends
www.IdyLodging.com
Idyllwild Churches
All events, venues & programs run by
Idyllwild Community Center
Idyllwild TOWN HALL
25925 Cedar St
Chair Exercise Class
FREE
Town Hall
Monday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 12:30pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Friday
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
Mondays:10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fridays: 9:45 am – 10:30 am
Every 3rd Thursday
Chess League
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
Volunteers Welcome!
Visitor Center – Now Open
Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 4pm
The Visitor Center is now open between the public bathrooms and Idyllwild Gardens on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 4 pm.
If you would like to volunteer to talk to visitors, help them find their way and point them in the direction of “A Good Time” please contact me at hello@GoodMorningIdyllwild.com.
Need To Know Stuff…
Idyllwild POST OFFICE HOURS:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Lobby open for mailbox access 7 am – 8 pm daily. Sometimes the timer doesn’t work right and the lobby is open later, so don’t hesitate to try the door.
Package pick-up only
Sat. 12 Noon – 1 PM
Mail goes off the hill once a day at 7:45 am Mon – Sat.
Mountain Center Post Office Hours:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 12 Noon & 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Is the Dump Open today?
Friday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Mayor Max & Deputy Meadow
We will be in our usual spot in front of Wooleys:
Friday 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 pm
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – Off
Thursday 4:00 pm
Idyllwild Nature Center
Open Friday 9am – 4pm
Open Saturday 9am – 4pm
Open Sunday 9am – 4pm
Closed Monday
Closed Tuesday
Open Wednesdays 9am – 4pm
Open Thursday 9am – 4pm
Nature Center Banquet/Meeting Room available to Rent for your group activity.
951-659-3850
The Help Center is Open:
Monday 10-4
Tuesday 10-4
Wednesday 10-4
Thursday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Friday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Saturday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Sunday 10-4
Call 951-659-3000 to schedule donations outside normal donation hours.
Bargin Barn
Idyllwild Community Church
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Behind the Church at 54400 N. Circle
Donations accepted Thur/Fri/Sat 10:00 – 1:00
Idyllwild Laundry
Laundromat/Wash & Fold/Dry Cleaning
Open 8 am – 8pm EVERY DAY!
FREE Pickup & Deliver
951-659-2217
Inside Idyllwild Laundry is a wonderful Dog Bath.
It costs $1 a minute and they have EVERYTHING you need: towels, shampoo, scrubbers, brushes, blow dryer for dogs. It’s wonderful. Make a reservation if you want to be sure it’s available. Walk-ins welcome if it’s not already reserved.
Idyllwild Shuttle
Idyllwild Shuttle Service – FREE
Monday – Palm Desert
Tuesday – Around Idyllwild
Wednesday – Hemet
Thursday – Around Idyllwild
Friday -Local Service & Off the Hill
Saturday –Local Service
Sunday – Local Service
Call for more details: 951-426-9688
The shuttle is available to rent to outside groups when available.
Idyllwild Community Center Facilities
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
Butterfield Amphitheater
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Next to Community Playground
Overlooking Butterfield Amphitheater
Available for Rentals
More info call: 951-659-2638
Idyllwild Pickleball Court
26375 Hwy. 243
Behind Skate Park
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
First come-first-serve basis
More info call: 951-659-2638
Idyllwild Community Playground
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
Idyllwild Dog Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Idyllwild Skate Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Skateboard & safety gear required.
Un-supervised – Ride at your own risk.
If you run across someone and they want to find out which restaurants are open but they don’t get Good Morning Idyllwild delivered to their inbox, they can always go directly to the website http://www.GoodMorningIdyllwild.com and find the Restaurant Chart. You don’t HAVE to sign up to see the most recent newsletter or see the restaurant chart. Just go to the website.
If you would like some business cards to hand out with Good Morning Idyllwild, please message me back at the bottom of your email and I will get you some to hand out personally or at your business.
We do our best to get days and times correct but sometimes we make mistakes.
Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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